Volunteers Needed For Front/Rear Diff Swap.

[Sir-Doris]

Hmmm... Due to the lack of technically minded people locally I need some volunteers for a diff swap.
Preferably front and rear in the same day if poss but mainly concerned about the front. I dont think Il be able to swap the whole thing by myself as its a heavy bugger and Im only ickle

All prep work will be completed beforehand so should be a speedy swap.

Basically need manpower (for the front diff) and thought could combine it with a spanner party. Actually, I can probably manage the rear on my own but deffo need help with the front so thats a priority.

If a date before Bala is possible then that would be greatly appreciated. Not essential as I havent broken anything but I would like to fit the 5.13:1 diff's before Bala as I thought it would be as good a place as any to test em out.

[horses45]

when are you thinking about cos if im off i could fancy a trip to wales with my good lady but i wont tell her till the day

[FUDDY MUCKER]

Give us a date Phil, it's be nice to get out for a few hours if I can.

Any Sunday is best for me, NO WORK !!!

Rear is easy, just bulky.

When doing the rear though, make sure you got some spare brake pipe, fittings and a flanging tool cos at least one of the unions will usually either snap or round off, especially after many hours of off roading.

[colley]

Date depending i will give you a hand
When doing the rear axle on my 2.8 it only took two of us a couple of hours as long as the bolts come undone without any problems

[jason]

Any Sundays good for me

[Sir-Doris]

Rear brake pipes are on the list as they were an advisory on the last MOT.

Cant do this weekend coming as its paintball but any week after the 27th March and before Bala is good.

So really whatever date suits you guys

[Drift]

Hmmm, I will see what I can wangle

[Nottingham]

Probably could pop over during the Easter weekend, as missues is going away to visit some of her folks, if this is any good ??

[frontydan]

Hopefully this will give me the boot up the jacksy i need 'cos i still got my rear diff to do before Bala. Got a new unit with brand new bearings just gotta pull my finger out now. I guess it's a race to finish before Bala then eh Phil.

Cheers
Dan

[alex]

Go on count me in. Have you had a look at seals for the donor front diff? good time to do em if needed. Have part number somewhere. Also cv's n stuff. Are we using diff drop plates again? Will havea think on what else we can play with at front while its nekkid.

[FUDDY MUCKER]

OH GOD !!!!

Alex is coming !!!! That means Metal, Welders, Heat, Sparks, Flames !!!!!

Adds to the fun.

[alex]

Yup and thats just scratching my head

[FUDDY MUCKER]

[rancidrich]

I have the brake pipe tools if needed (pipe flaring tool,bleed kit,copper pipe,brake pipe spanners).
Just one of the "you never know " items in the back of Tessie

[Sir-Doris]

[alex]

Will consult the oracle, dont think I'm busy.

[cheekychick]

I think thats the weekend I have nothing on, so if it's OK, I will pop over to say hi, and make tea

[Sir-Doris]

Kewl! sounds like a plan forming.

[alex]

We get a decent brew too. Hello Kylie.

[cheekychick]

Hi Alex, thanks

Will be great to see everyone, will come over in the new toy for you to look at